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Neranwood
1 km²
A small, high-earning population defines Neranwood, where the typical resident is noticeably older than the national figure. This community is marked by a high proportion of children and a significant number of university-educated professionals. With very few people using other languages and a strong lean toward having no religion, it stands as a distinct, affluent pocket within the Gold Coast region.
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Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 42, and there are almost no people in de facto relationships.
While 86.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 16.5% of the community. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the main language for 94.9% of the community. Only 5.1% use another language at home, which is far below the national average.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 64.6%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity accounts for the remaining 35.4%.
The community is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the Queensland average, with health and engineering being common fields of study.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household earning $2,374. Personal weekly income is around the national figure at $828.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than nationally, affecting 12.7% of people. Long-term health issues are also well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most frequent.
Residents are more likely to spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than those in other areas. Additionally, the rate of former Defence Force members is well above the national figure.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state averages.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household. One-parent families are also more common than in most other areas.
Housing costs are very high, with typical weekly rents at $720 and monthly loan payments at $2,600, both of which are far above the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.
About 33.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national trend.
Full-time employment is very high at 76.7%, far above the national figure. Many residents work as managers or in health care, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.
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